2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Forte EX

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Kia Forte EX

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

A five-seat, front-wheel-drive gasoline car that emphasizes reliability and safety signals, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu delivers practical family usability and good value in its segment. Efficiency and balanced performance make it well suited to commuting and city use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety160 hp

Car B

Kia Forte EX

The Kia Forte EX suits budget-focused buyers and small families with five seats, a useful 426-liter trunk, and efficient 7.1 L/100 km running. It leans on reliability and safety strengths while offering brisk everyday performance.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.1 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 61

City 52 / 53

Budget / value 68 / 69

Road trip 52 / 49

Performance 31 / 29

Cargo 25 / 23

Practical 44 / 44

Premium 22 / 22

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = 2019 Chevrolet Malibu · Orange = Kia Forte EX

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Kia Forte EX

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